Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses in Oregon
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Average Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$600/hr
Review Fee
$825/hr
Deposition Fee
$975/hr
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness
Review Fee $695/hrDeposition Fee $750/hrThis board-certified expert earned his BA in History and BS in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed his MD at Universidad Central del Caribe. He went on to complete a residency in General Surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and another residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. Following his residencies, he completed a fellowship in Endovascular Surgery at the LAC+USC Medical Center. This expert has published several articles on the topic of cardiovascular surgery in many peer-reviewed journals including the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and the World Journal of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Additionally, he remains active in his field as a member of many professional organizations including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Western Thoracic Surgery Association. Currently, he is an Attending Staff Member at several regional hospitals in California and an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a major medical school in California. He also serves as the Director of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Director of the Aortic Center, and the Associate Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at a top university-affiliated medical center in California.
Attending Staff, Multiple hospitals in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Universidad Central del Caribe
La Canada,
California
Surgery Expert Witness
Review Fee $600/hrDeposition Fee $800/hrCourt Fee $800/hrThis experienced surgeon is board certified and currently practices at a major medical institution in California. He has formerly held a thoracic surgery committee position, and is currently a surgical consultant for California medical board.
Surgical Consultant, A Medical Board in CA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Calcutta Medical College
Porter Ranch,
California
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What Can a Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Restores blood flow to the heart.
Heart Valve Repair or Replacement
Fixes or replaces damaged heart valves.
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Surgical correction of aortic enlargements.
Lung Resection
Removes part of the lung for treatment.
Thoracotomy
Opens the chest for surgical access.
Mediastinoscopy
Examines the mediastinum for disease.
FAQs for Cardiothoracic Surgery Expert Witnesses
What is a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness is a heart and chest surgeon who explains standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, offering opinions, and testifying in court.
In what types of cases can a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness provide valuable insights?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness provides insights in cardiac surgery malpractice, thoracic surgery errors, heart and lung procedure complications, and postoperative standard-of-care disputes.
How can a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness evaluate alleged intraoperative negligence?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness evaluates alleged intraoperative negligence by reviewing records, operative technique, decisions, and outcomes against accepted surgical standards.
What specific training qualifies a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness to opine on standard of care?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness is qualified by board certification, fellowship training, and recent hands-on experience performing the same cardiothoracic procedures at issue.
How does a cardiothoracic surgery expert witness assess causation in postoperative complications?
A cardiothoracic surgery expert witness assesses causation by comparing the care to accepted standards, reviewing records and timelines, and linking specific actions to the postoperative complications.
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